Lakin township is located in Kearny County Kansas. Lakin township has a 2024 population of 2,377. Lakin township is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,496 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakin township is $80,846 with a poverty rate of 17.3%. The median age in Lakin township is 34.2 years: 32.7 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakin township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,756 | 78.82% |
| Other race | 211 | 9.47% |
| Two or more races | 144 | 6.46% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 5.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 768 | 2.8 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 343 | 3.18 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Non Family | 227 | 1.47 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 124 | 3.85 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
| Male | 74 | 3.39 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 11.03% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 7.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97 | 7.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 7.09% |
| High School Graduate | 526 | 40.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 9.25% |
| Some College | 226 | 17.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 864 | 803 | 174 |
| Hispanic | 369 | 168 | 15 |
| Other Race | 134 | 60 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 46 | 0 |
| Black | 28 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,865 | $46,667 | $42,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,563 | $0 | $81,563 |
| High School Graduate | $50,161 | $108,750 | $38,523 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,400 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,195 | $71,458 | $35,833 |
| Some College | $0 | $71,250 | $20,117 |
$45,195
Average Earnings
$71,458
Average Male
$35,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.53% of Lakin township residents speak only English, while 22.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 734 | 325 | 44.28% |
| Black | 114 | 105 | 92.11% |
| White | 1,279 | 29 | 2.27% |
17.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.25%
Male Poverty Rate
24.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakin township is Black, with 92.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakin township is White, with 2.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15% |
| High School | 3.73% |
| Some College | 0.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,173 | $75,268 |
| Households | $65,400 | $80,846 |
| Married Families | $96,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $113,750 | $92,631 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 3.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.2%
Born in Lakin township
91.34%
Native Born
8.66%
Foreign Born
6.78%
Non Citizen
1.89%
Naturalized
91.34% of Lakin township residents were born in the United States, with 66.2% having been born in Kansas. 6.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,232 | -29 | -1.28% |
| 2028 | 2,261 | -29 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 2,290 | -29 | -1.25% |
| 2026 | 2,319 | -29 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 2,348 | -29 | -1.22% |
| 2024 | 2,377 | -29 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 2,406 | -29 | -1.19% |
| 2022 | 2,435 | -21 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 2,456 | -40 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 2,496 | 158 | 6.76% |
| 2019 | 2,338 | -73 | -3.03% |
| 2018 | 2,411 | -8 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 2,419 | 28 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 2,391 | -28 | -1.16% |
| 2015 | 2,419 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 2,424 | 15 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 2,409 | -36 | -1.47% |
| 2012 | 2,445 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 2,438 | -27 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 2,465 | 0 | 0% |